21-9-11
(8) Certify the disbursement of available funds. (9) Delegate, with the approval of the board, to any officer or employee of the department those powers and duties necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (10) Prepare or cause to be prepared, and submit for approval and adoption by the board, legislative measures needed for the further development and improvement of rehabilitation services. (11) Enter into contracts necessary for the department to carry out its functions. Any personal service contract must be approved by the Legislative Permanent Contract Review Committee prior to such contract becoming effective. (12) Consult with and advise other state agencies to assist them in meeting the needs of disabled persons more effectively and to achieve maximum coordination among programs for people with disabilities. (13) Establish advisory councils consistent with the needs of the board and the department. (14) Support, assist, and cooperate with the Governor's committee...
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22-13A-6
Section 22-13A-6 Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. (a) The department shall establish an Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. The State Health Officer, or his or her designee, shall chair the interagency council. The council shall have representatives from appropriate state departments and agencies, including, but not limited to, the entities with responsibility for aging, health care reform implementation, education, public welfare, and programs for women. (b) The council shall be responsible for all of the following: (1) Coordinate osteoporosis programs conducted by or through the department. (2) Establish a mechanism for sharing information on osteoporosis among all officials and employees involved in carrying out osteoporosis-related programs. (3) Review and coordinate the most promising areas of education, prevention, and treatment concerning osteoporosis. (4) Assist the department and other offices in developing and coordinating plans for education and health promotion on...
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31-13-7
Section 31-13-7 Receipt of state or local public benefits; verification of lawful presence in the United States; violations; annual reports. (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION. The same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. § 1396b(v)(3). (2) FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS. The same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1611. (3) STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS. The same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1621. (b) An alien who is not lawfully present in the United States and who is not defined as an alien eligible for public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) or 8 U.S.C. § 1641 shall not receive any state or local public benefits. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) or where exempted by federal law, commencing on September 1, 2011, each agency or political subdivision of the state shall verify with the federal government the lawful presence in the United States of each alien who applies for state or local...
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34-9-9
Section 34-9-9 Exercise of independent professional judgment by dentists; prohibited business arrangements or relationships; penalties. (a) No person other than a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter or a 501(c)(3) entity registered under Section 34-9-7.2 may do any of the following: (1) Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office. (2) Place in the possession of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent such dental material or equipment as may be necessary for the management of a dental office on the basis of a lease or any other agreement for compensation for the use of such material, equipment, or offices. (3) Retain the ownership or control of dental equipment, material, or office and make the same available in any manner for the use of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent. (4) The term "person," as used in this section, shall not in any way pertain to state, county, municipal, or city institutions but shall be deemed to include any...
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15-18-180
Section 15-18-180 Funding for community-based programs, facilities, services; user fees; inmate wages. (a) Community punishment and corrections funds may be used to develop or expand the range of community punishments and services at the local level. Community-based programs should utilize evidence-based practices, as defined in Section 12-25-32, in the treatment and supervision of program participants. The supervision and treatment of each program participant is expected to be based on the participant's anticipated risk of reoffending, as determined through a validated risk and needs assessment as defined in Section 12-25-32, administered by the program. Supervision and treatment of program participants should include the following: (1) Use of a validated risk and needs assessment; (2) Use of assessment results to provide guidance for determining the appropriate level of supervision responses consistent with the levels of supervision and evidence-based practices reasonably anticipated...
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27-1-20
Section 27-1-20 Patient Right to Know Act. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Patient Right to Know Act." (b) As used in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ENROLLEE. A person who purchases individual health care coverage or an employer who purchases a group health care plan. (2) PROVIDER. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, registered optician, licensed professional counselor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. (c)(1) All persons, firms, corporations, associations, health maintenance organizations, health insurance services, or preferred provider organizations, any employer-sponsored health benefit plan, or any similar organization or entity, providing health, accident, or dental insurance coverage, either directly or indirectly, shall provide an enrollee with a written description of the...
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34-24-193
Section 34-24-193 Board of Physical Therapy - Powers and duties; certification fee; administrative fines; impaired practitioner program. (a) It shall be the duty of the board to pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensing as physical therapists and licensing as physical therapist assistants, to conduct examinations, to issue licenses and renewals to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants qualifying under this article and in a proper case to suspend or revoke the license of such persons. The board may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties; however, the board shall not issue any rules or regulations that require a physical therapist assistant to be within sight of a consulting physical therapist or a physical therapist supervisor while working under the direction of that physical therapist or issue any rules, regulations, or orders inconsistent with Section 34-24-217(b). The board shall...
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34-26-1
Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician" defined. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the two levels of psychological practice are as follows: (1) Psychologist. (2) Psychological technician. (b)(1) A person practices as a psychologist within the meaning of this chapter when he or she holds himself or herself out to be a psychologist or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology, such as interviewing or administering and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics for such purposes as psychological evaluation or for such purposes as overall personality appraisal or classification, or treatment. The practice of psychologists specifically includes the use of projective assessment techniques, the diagnosis of mental disorders, and psychotherapy. (2) Nothing in...
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34-27B-7
Section 34-27B-7 Issuance, use, renewal of license; temporary license. (a) The board shall issue a respiratory therapist license to any person who meets the qualifications required by this chapter and who pays the license fee established herein. (b) Any person who is issued a license as a respiratory therapist under this chapter may use the words "licensed respiratory therapist" or the letters "LRT" in connection with his or her name to denote his or her license. (c) A license issued under this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal. (d)(1) The board may issue a six-month temporary license as a respiratory therapist to persons who have graduated from a respiratory therapy educational program accredited by the Council on Allied Health Education Programs (CAHEP) in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or their successor organizations, and who have applied for and are awaiting competency examination. The temporary license shall be renewable...
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45-37-171.44
Section 45-37-171.44 Ability to pay fees; increase in costs and fees; funding. No person shall be denied any service because that person, or if a minor, the parent or legal guardian of such person, is unable to pay the fee for such service established pursuant to this subpart. The determination of a person's ability to pay shall be made in confidence and under circumstances that will protect the dignity of the person receiving the service. Using any appropriate standards of ability to pay for health care provided by the United States Government or any agency thereof, the Jefferson County Board of Health may establish a sliding fee scale based on a person's ability to pay. Any provision of this subpart to the contrary notwithstanding, this subpart shall not be interpreted or applied to authorize any increase in the fees, if any, that any person may be required to pay for any examination, treatment, vaccination, inoculation, or other health care service of any kind that, as of September...
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